$21 Million Bond Referendum Approved In Greater Egg Harbor Regional

GALLOWAY, NJ — Voters approved the $21 million bond referendum for the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District, according to unofficial results from the Atlantic County Clerk's Office.

Unofficial results show 2,030 votes in favor and 1,547 votes opposed.

Nearly $8.9 million of state aid would go towards the $21 million in improvements, district officials said.

"With these results, the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District can start making more detailed plans to upgrade lighting and sound systems at all three auditoriums; replace some of our gym bleachers and exterior doors; improve athletic facilities to expand their use by students and surrounding communities; and other renovations to maintain the investment in our facilities and the quality of our programs," district officials said.

"We are so thankful for all the residents who came to events where we explained the needs for, and the benefits of, this bond referendum," said Superintendent James Reina. "We know they take great pride in Oakcrest, Absegami and Cedar Creek High Schools, and we thank everyone for taking the time to express their opinions by voting."

Improvements would primarily be for Absegami and Oakcrest, the two older schools, though Cedar Creek would also receive some updating. These would include improvements to athletic fields, auditoriums, walkways and more. You can see all of the proposed projects through the GEHR Bond Referendum website.

"The Board of Education and the administration will work with financial advisers to secure bond funding and with architects to begin the process of advertising for competitive price bids," district officials said. "Work would be concentrated in the summers of 2023 and 2024 to minimize the disruption of academic or athletic schedules."

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